Saturday, August 29, 2009

Without a doubt this recipe floats to the top when it comes to family favorites. Grandma Bailey made it before mom did, but for me it tastes the same, and I don't DARE deviate from the recipe. My Uncle Bud told me that Grandma got this recipe from Italian friends Tony and Noreen Trippe, when they lived in Oswego, NY. Mom was just a little girl when they lived there. According to Bud, they had an Italian restaurant at one time, and this was their sauce recipe.

Spaghetti Sauce

1 small onion- chopped
2 cloves of garlic- chopped

Saute above in large pot with enough olive oil (Pompeian is what mom used) to cover the bottom.

Add:
1 (28 oz) can of tomato puree
2 puree cans, filled with water
1 (6oz) can of tomato paste
1/2 paste can, filled with water

My Mom, Jackie Bailey Carman

Introduction

Five years ago, my mother passed away. Even though she was sick, her death was unexpected. She, like I loved to cook. She subscribed to a variety of cooking magazines, religiously clipped gems from the Wednesday newspaper, and swapped recipes with her friends. Over the years, her repertoire and recipe box grew.

Upon her passing, I became guardian of her collection. Her recipe box now filled with family favorites, and memories. Some of the recipes, I know by heart. Some I only remember having the dishes on special occasions, made the way mom made them.

To honor her, my greatest teacher, supporter, and inspiration I want to share her legacy with my memories. I will try to give credit to the original recipe owner, when I can. Many of these have been passed around and I am not sure where they came from, but I will do my best. More importantly, for me, are the memories that each of these hold.